Continuing Resources Cataloging Committee

Charge

To serve as a forum for discussion of all issues related to the cataloging of continuing resources in all formats. To identify, discuss, and propose solutions to problems related to the cataloging of continuing resources. To make recommendations to the committee on cataloging: description and access (CC:DA), MARBI (machine-readable bibliographic information), and other appropriate bodies on cataloging rules, communication formats, standards, and similar matters, related to the cataloging of continuing resources. To promote and to serve as a venue for the exchange of information among the committee, the Library of Congress, the CONSER program, CC:DA, MARBI, and the continuing resources cataloging community. To maintain liaison, as appropriate, with other ALA units and with relevant outside agencies having similar interests.

Get Involved

ALA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on the CRS Continuing Resources Cataloging Committee. Committee members must have an interest in the work of the committee; be able to attend Annual Conferences and Midwinter Meetings to participate in the meetings and activities of the committee; and be able to work between conferences via e-mail and ALA Connect. Express your interest in serving on this or other committees by filling out an application form. Appointments take place once a year, during the spring. Committee service usually begins following Annual Conference, about July 1.